My Blog

What I've discovered on my 90 pound weight loss journey through compulsive overeating and weight gain to 12-Step recovery since 2005. Navigating healthy eating can be tricky! Check out my tips and food tricks below. I've included some healthy recipes - please send your healthy recipe ideas to info@reshapeandrecover.com for posting consideration.

Lasting Recovery

Recovery Plan, Action, & Prayer Lasting recovery doesn’t happen by accident—it happens with vision, goals, and a plan. Each step matters:...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 19, 20251 min read

Embracing Persistence

Footprints on a sunlit beach inspire perseverance, reminding us that each forward step marks progress on life's journey. Sometimes the...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 18, 20251 min read

Are Processed Foods Unhealthy?

"Tempting chocolate chip cookies highlight the struggle with food addiction as the Reshape and Recover program offers a Christ-centered...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 17, 20251 min read

New Episode: No Shame in the Struggle

"Join Julie and Tony Kleinhans on 'Reshape and Recover' for a spiritual journey towards overcoming overeating, guided by scriptural...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 16, 20251 min read

Prayer & Meditation Workshop

Join Julie and Tony Kleinhans for a transformative Prayer & Meditation Workshop on Tuesday, September 23, at 8 PM Eastern Time. Discover...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 15, 20251 min read

Sunday Devotion

A cozy morning scene with a Bible verse providing inspiration, accompanied by an open Bible, a cup of tea, and warm sunlight spilling...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 14, 20251 min read

Step Five: Lifting the Weight of Guilt and Shame

Walking Through Recovery: A Journey of Faith and the 12 Steps with Reshape and Recover. As people who struggle with overeating, having...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 13, 20252 min read

Overcoming the Mental Battle

Overcoming the mental battle with food: Breaking through the lies we believe about our eating habits, there is hope for recovery. The...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 12, 20251 min read

Prayer & Meditation Workshop

Join Julie and Tony Kleinhans for a transformative Prayer & Meditation Workshop on Tuesday, September 23 at 8 PM Eastern Time. Learn...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 10, 20251 min read

Pray Without Ceasing – Even About Food

"Julie and Tony Kleinhans present 'Reshape and Recover,' a podcast offering scriptural insights for overcoming overeating." God invites...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 9, 20251 min read

Pray Without Ceasing – Even About Food

Seeking motivation to adhere to a food plan? Turn to daily prayer for the willingness to stay committed—an approach that truly makes a...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 8, 20251 min read

Sunday Devotion

A peaceful morning scene with an open Bible and a steaming cup of tea, illuminated by soft sunlight, captures the essence of...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 7, 20251 min read

Are resentments weighing you down?

Walking step by step with God through the 12 Steps of recovery. For many of us, unhealed hurts fuel the cycle of compulsive overeating....

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 6, 20251 min read

Stop Comparing, Start Praising

Stop Comparing. Start Praising. You are fearfully and wonderfully made—thank God for your body today and shift from comparison to...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 5, 20251 min read

Balance, Not Extremes

True health is about balance — honoring God through nutrition, exercise, and faith without letting any become an obsession. 🌿 Caring for...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 4, 20251 min read

True Beauty Comes from Within

True beauty comes from within, and when we focus on God instead of appearance, our choices become an act of worship. It’s normal to want...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 3, 20251 min read

The Addiction Cycle and the Path to Freedom

Ever wonder why you can’t stop at “just one”? Sugar, processed foods, and carbs can hijack your brain just like drugs or alcohol—keeping...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 3, 20251 min read

Your Body is God’s Temple

Stewardship, not vanity, brings peace. Your body is God’s temple, created to honor Him — not to chase perfection. Let today’s choices...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 1, 20251 min read

Sunday Devotion

God’s Word lights the way when the path feels dark. Psalm 119:105 reminds us that Scripture is not just truth — it is our guide, our...

Julie Kleinhans

Aug 31, 20251 min read

Step Three: Letting Go and Letting God

The 12 Steps - Our walk with God I remember standing in front of the pantry late at night, telling myself, “just one cookie.” But it was...

Julie Kleinhans

Aug 30, 20251 min read